The other day I wrote briefly about developments in the hyperlocal field , with news of the Institute of Community Reporters and Saturday’s Talk About Local conference. checked in at the Media Trust’s Newsnet, and enquired about latest development in their project, which I’ve written lots about in the past. MORE

I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center. Kurt Vonnegut. We now know it’s not enough to just bring our brains to work. And it can be hard work. Second, we think there is a sweet spot. What is your learning edge? Share this on Facebook. MORE

We need new methodologies to develop networks. Our usual tools of interviews, mapping, dialogues and the growing range of meeting processes can’t deliver the scale and handle the complexity that characterize many of the pressing issues of today. And they’re … Net Dev GFI mapping MORE

Adobe has released second Adobe® D i g i t a l I n dex report, which provides marketing, e-commerce and retail executives with digital marketing data. The research looked at how marketers measure the impact of website traffic from major social media sites. The most common measure of impact is the last-click attribution. MORE

It happens on every scale. community, a nation, a people becomes bitterly divided on an issue and the civic conversation deteriorates to become nasty, rhetorically or physically violent and entrenched. Suspicion arises on every side and distrust, camps, territory and accusations fly. Groups go through this kind of thing all the time. So what to do? MORE

Although the development of the First Steps into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MOOC is still a work in progress, the course is now open for Registration – [link]. We also welcome experienced lecturers who wish to update and share their knowledge and expertise. Why Register? There are a few reasons. The Assessment Activities. MORE

In the final SharePoint content session for the day, Jeremy Thake (AvePoint) is hosting a panel discussion with Richard Harbridge, Sarah Haase, Susan Hanley, and Adam Quinn. Question 1. Define governance in 140 characters or less. Susan: IT assurance, user guidance. Richard: required to get the most out of SharePoint. Question 2. Question 3. MORE

Although the development of the First Steps into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MOOC is still a work in progress, the course is now open for Registration – [link]. We also welcome experienced lecturers who wish to update and share their knowledge and expertise. Why Register? There are a few reasons. The Assessment Activities. MORE

Good to see another burst of energy from the Manchester-based People’s Voice Media , with the launch of their Institute of Community Reporters, and also a European Network for community reporters. We feel this is different to citizen journalism where the emphasis is more often on individuals reporting on other people’s news. MORE

Social learning in a big deal now. See for example, my review of The New Social Learning. Most people it has been around since the cave people but new social tools have opened up new possibilities. Here is a story from the 1990s on that was built the precursors to these social tools. So we decided to turn the traditional learning model on its head. MORE

I'm not happy to report that I've spent an inordinate amount of time inside hospitals in the past few years. Which means I've seen some pretty weird stuff go down -- everything from watching a transportation aide nearly toppling a. Hospitals MORE

Saturday will mark four years since the official publication date of my book, “Managing Online Forums.” ” I wrote the other day that one of the things I love most, as someone who has been managing online communities for 12 years and regularly writes about those experiences, is when people utilize my strategies in a thoughtful [.]. MORE

I was at a Building Futures debate last night at the RIBA, part of their investigation into ‘how cities adapt to the changing requirements of an ageing population’. Among the speakers were Alan Hatton-Yeo of the Beth Johnson Foundation , and Indy Johar of 00. What are the odds of that happening in significant numbers? Someone persuade me otherwise MORE

Christian Buckley from Axceler is talking about the connection between metadata, social tools, and personal productivity. Note that Christian is one of the co-authors of Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Creating and Implementing Real-World Projects. Key points: - is a Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP. Before Exceler, was at Microsoft. business ROI: -. MORE

I’ve been out helping to deliver leaflets this weekend, as the local elections are coming up, and been really surprised at the proportion of homes near me that send stern messages to anyone approaching. Many are open from the pavement and I could wheel the baby buggy up to the door, but others stack up the barriers and disincentives. MORE

Chad Schorr from Associated Press is talking about reimagining the digital newsroom with SharePoint. The AP built a new editorial approach on SharePoint for publishing news. Three themes: - SharePoint can be used for your tier 1 mission critical applications. You can run your business on SharePoint. SharePoint is a foundation for solutions. MORE

"Social reading" centers not so much on the joy of reading or pursuit of knowledge, but a desire to build social capital on social networks. And now, it's coming to books. Media Amazon books influence Kindle Fire media Pew publishing reading Shirky social books social reading MORE

photo credit: Lhopfan I’ve been writing about online community management for a long time. started writing my book in 2003, launched this blog in 2008 and published the book in that year, as well. Before the blog, I wrote about the topic sporadically elsewhere, including SitePoint. love community management and I care about [.]. MORE

Good to see another burst of energy from the Manchester-based People’s Voice Media , with the launch of their Institute of Community Reporters, and also a European Network for community reporters. We feel this is different to citizen journalism where the emphasis is more often on individuals reporting on other people’s news. MORE

Imagine for a moment you are at a play. You’re sitting comfortably. You’ve admired the set on stage. There’s an air of expectation, then the lights dim. The action starts. You marvel at the performers and their ability to connect with you, as if you are the only person in the audience – and they can’t even see you. MORE

"Social reading" centers not so much on the joy of reading or pursuit of knowledge, but a desire to build social capital on social networks. And now, it's coming to books. Media Amazon books influence Kindle Fire media Pew publishing reading Shirky social books social reading

Although the development of the First Steps into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MOOC is still a work in progress, the course is now open for Registration – [link]. We also welcome experienced lecturers who wish to update and share their knowledge and expertise. Why Register? There are a few reasons. The Assessment Activities.

Good to see another burst of energy from the Manchester-based People’s Voice Media , with the launch of their Institute of Community Reporters, and also a European Network for community reporters. We feel this is different to citizen journalism where the emphasis is more often on individuals reporting on other people’s news.

We need new methodologies to develop networks. Our usual tools of interviews, mapping, dialogues and the growing range of meeting processes can’t deliver the scale and handle the complexity that characterize many of the pressing issues of today. And they’re … Net Dev GFI mapping

Although the development of the First Steps into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MOOC is still a work in progress, the course is now open for Registration – [link]. We also welcome experienced lecturers who wish to update and share their knowledge and expertise. Why Register? There are a few reasons. The Assessment Activities.

Good to see another burst of energy from the Manchester-based People’s Voice Media , with the launch of their Institute of Community Reporters, and also a European Network for community reporters. We feel this is different to citizen journalism where the emphasis is more often on individuals reporting on other people’s news.

Although the development of the First Steps into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MOOC is still a work in progress, the course is now open for Registration – [link]. We also welcome experienced lecturers who wish to update and share their knowledge and expertise. Why Register? There are a few reasons. The Assessment Activities.

Good to see another burst of energy from the Manchester-based People’s Voice Media , with the launch of their Institute of Community Reporters, and also a European Network for community reporters. We feel this is different to citizen journalism where the emphasis is more often on individuals reporting on other people’s news.

Social learning in a big deal now. See for example, my review of The New Social Learning. Most people it has been around since the cave people but new social tools have opened up new possibilities. Here is a story from the 1990s on that was built the precursors to these social tools. So we decided to turn the traditional learning model on its head.

Saturday will mark four years since the official publication date of my book, “Managing Online Forums.” ” I wrote the other day that one of the things I love most, as someone who has been managing online communities for 12 years and regularly writes about those experiences, is when people utilize my strategies in a thoughtful [.].

photo credit: Lhopfan I’ve been writing about online community management for a long time. started writing my book in 2003, launched this blog in 2008 and published the book in that year, as well. Before the blog, I wrote about the topic sporadically elsewhere, including SitePoint. love community management and I care about [.].

It happens on every scale. community, a nation, a people becomes bitterly divided on an issue and the civic conversation deteriorates to become nasty, rhetorically or physically violent and entrenched. Suspicion arises on every side and distrust, camps, territory and accusations fly. Groups go through this kind of thing all the time. So what to do?

Imagine for a moment you are at a play. You’re sitting comfortably. You’ve admired the set on stage. There’s an air of expectation, then the lights dim. The action starts. You marvel at the performers and their ability to connect with you, as if you are the only person in the audience – and they can’t even see you.

Adobe has released second Adobe® D i g i t a l I n dex report, which provides marketing, e-commerce and retail executives with digital marketing data. The research looked at how marketers measure the impact of website traffic from major social media sites. The most common measure of impact is the last-click attribution.

I'm not happy to report that I've spent an inordinate amount of time inside hospitals in the past few years. Which means I've seen some pretty weird stuff go down -- everything from watching a transportation aide nearly toppling a. Hospitals

I was at a Building Futures debate last night at the RIBA, part of their investigation into ‘how cities adapt to the changing requirements of an ageing population’. Among the speakers were Alan Hatton-Yeo of the Beth Johnson Foundation , and Indy Johar of 00. What are the odds of that happening in significant numbers? Someone persuade me otherwise

Christian Buckley from Axceler is talking about the connection between metadata, social tools, and personal productivity. Note that Christian is one of the co-authors of Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Creating and Implementing Real-World Projects. Key points: - is a Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP. Before Exceler, was at Microsoft. business ROI: -.

I’ve been out helping to deliver leaflets this weekend, as the local elections are coming up, and been really surprised at the proportion of homes near me that send stern messages to anyone approaching. Many are open from the pavement and I could wheel the baby buggy up to the door, but others stack up the barriers and disincentives.

Chad Schorr from Associated Press is talking about reimagining the digital newsroom with SharePoint. The AP built a new editorial approach on SharePoint for publishing news. Three themes: - SharePoint can be used for your tier 1 mission critical applications. You can run your business on SharePoint. SharePoint is a foundation for solutions.

The other day I wrote briefly about developments in the hyperlocal field , with news of the Institute of Community Reporters and Saturday’s Talk About Local conference. checked in at the Media Trust’s Newsnet, and enquired about latest development in their project, which I’ve written lots about in the past.

In the final SharePoint content session for the day, Jeremy Thake (AvePoint) is hosting a panel discussion with Richard Harbridge, Sarah Haase, Susan Hanley, and Adam Quinn. Question 1. Define governance in 140 characters or less. Susan: IT assurance, user guidance. Richard: required to get the most out of SharePoint. Question 2. Question 3.

I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can’t see from the center. Kurt Vonnegut. We now know it’s not enough to just bring our brains to work. And it can be hard work. Second, we think there is a sweet spot. What is your learning edge? Share this on Facebook.